Hacked Netflix App Now Works On Most Devices

Hooray for the amazing people at XDA, again. Thanks to their hard work we have a working version of the Netflix applicaton for most devices. The hack makes it so the application doesn’t check the Device ID, allowing for all the Netflix streaming goodness we have wanted all along. There are currently two versions: one which should work just fine for everyone, and another is for those who experience a crash after launching. Give the first a try and if you have issues, come back for the second. If you continue to have issues, contact the Devs at the forum.

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IphoneRulez

Just Get an Iphone and avoid all these problems people, maybe that way for once you can actually have a phone with an OS that actually works and not some over fragmented, inefficient, unstable at times OS that has become nothing more then the windows OS equivalent of the computer world (Ironically which is built on linux) Android in case you havent noticed is suffering the same fate of Windows OS, Too many different manufacturers building and designing leads to things not working properly (No Wonder Apple products just work) get a life losers and get a freaking iphone ( Netflix has always worked fine on all IOS Versions)

Works on Samsung Admire, Only flaw is that the upper part of the screen is distorted, but nothing that is too annoying.

Hommytoffman

Link 1 totally worked for me on Droid 2 Global! May have device check issues for updates, but I’m confident I’ll survive without (or at least until I can get them legitimately).

Kaelaamari91

I have Droid Incredible 2 with verizon wireless, all i want is to be able to watch netflix without the terrible white screen.. i can hear audio and select numerous movies and tv shows. I looked in android market and there were dir ections on how to make it work and from research it says it worls with gingerbread update. Some please help get it working on incredible

Jerryjordan01

Yes now I can watch netflix kn my evo 3d

Etheimer

works on unrooted optimus s

Jsteele

down loaded both mirrors neither one works for xoom. it tells me i need to upgrade to newest version then brings me to the market but there’s no newer version. It might me netflix company that needs to fix there side.

Kanicsar

Neither apps will work with the droid r2d2

shaycay

none of the links are working for my Droid X running new gingerbread OS. I can download and install, but it tells me i have to download the latest version for it to work and then it cant find it in the store. what the heck?

Lovely975

I had installed the 1st link on my non rooted 2.2.1 droid x a week ago and it worked perfectly. A few days ago I tried using it and I got the same msg as you. It wont work anymore. The 2nd link doesn’t even download on my phone! This sux.

cooldude123

works on my non rooted droid x

Anonymous

Works great on non rooted droid x. wish I found this earlier but I’m glad its available. Thanks

123456789

I have LG OPTIMUS V WORKS OK but i have green line at the top and the colors are sometimes off any idea or help

Drifta360

the first link actually worked on my mytouch 3G slide. Its not perfect at all, but at least I can watch my movies..

SomeoneFrom Hernando

Awesome!!!! Thank you so much!!! I’ve been waiting for netflix to release this for over a year and a half. Thanks for doing what they wouldn’t do.

Imagaymer

Droid X (rooted) this works great! Best on WiFi but still works in good 3g coverage area so far.

Jeremycase00

Anyone have luck getting this to work on DROID X running gingerbread 588 build

Codedninja

Both hacks don’t work on LG Optimus T. Sucks :/

Claire

Thank you! Thank you! It is working on my rooted .OG

Peterbiltking

Link one works great on non rooted DX, streaming perfectly, 3G and WIFI.

Thunderguy32

Just put it on my DX and it works great! I am not rooted, so it is pretty cool to have this work on my phone! Thanks guys!!!!

MachineGun68

OG rooted and works great.

Anonymous

Netflix working great on DroidX Rooted with the first version ginger bread release. With this leap in streaming goodness I wonder when we can expect a hack for Hulu Plus. Gotta even out the playing field with iphone! Anyways THANKS XDA!!!

Neither worked for my Fascinate. The first one closed every time I signed in, and the second one gives my error code 1005(unable to connect to Netflix server.) when I try to stream. Currently trying a reinstall to see if there is any change.

I’m getting same thing on my Fascinate. First one crashes right after I enter my email / password. Second one will do everything except play the movies. Can search, browse, etc., but when you actually try to play the movie it gives the same error msg.

BigRed4X15

Has anyone had success getting Netflix on the Acer iconia or any honeycomb tablet for that matter?

SteveTango

Works on my OG Droid, running Gingerbread stock build GPA13 and ChevyNo1 1.1Ghz overclock kernel. Only tried it on WiFi, but it looks amazing!

Lexi080506

This doesn’t brick your phone or anything does it?

Treknologist

Well, I’ve tried it on my TBolt as well with no luck. Neither file works. The first one attempts to stream and even starts but then goes back to the main page. The second one doesn’t stream.

im sure someone already asked but i dont have time to scroll thru 292 comments but when droid x gets the official update soon hopefully will the device check disabled apk. still work cuz ive been waiting for GB but if i cant use netflix after i do the ota i might as well stick to froyo and hope netflix releases an official droid x gb app soon

Why would I want to pay X amount of dollars per month when I can stream a ridiculous amount of shows and movies through TV Shows Stream and Movie Stream by Loading Home?

Granted

For me it’s because the quality is always consistent, the selection is outstanding and I have scruples, so watching and downloading illegally, just doesn’t sit well with me.

Jcpaltfuel

For the Xoom can pull up account but can’t play movies

GM DAVE

Doesn’t fully work on Samsung 7″ Galaxy WiFi Tab. Although I can log in see everything that I see on the TV and do everything the same.
It does load the video in full screen but the screen is black. The audio is fantastic some of the best I’ve heard on the Tab. All the menus work. If not for a black screen it would have been great.

Dallindie08

Cool! This works great on my Droid X….then again, so do most things! Droid X FTW!

Anonymous

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Xor

works great on my droid x with gingerbread. pretty awesome thanks

Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Mindshatteringcreations

Works on my Original Droid and love it. Thanks for the hack!

Ken

I have the DroidX and the Netflix app works for me. I used the version that does NOT check for device.

Frank

i also have a DX how do youget it to download i have been trying

Frank

i went to download the app from above link #1 and i go to install and than it says application not installed anyone have any advice

Anonymous

tinyurl.com/24n4nqb

D790

Anybody get to work on xoom? If so how?

Windopelli

App installed on my Dell Streak7 wifi only, but will not play movies , appears to start but then cycles back to the Netflix que.

Anonymous

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Robinlullheartfire

Phone Model: HTV Thunderbolt

Version: Android 2.2.1
-1st version did the same as all others- Dumped back to webpage after it looked like it was buffering in.
-2nd version gave error of not being able to reach the server or something..

I already tried it on my Droid Charge and Inspire 4G, on my Droid Charge I get a “Netflix can’t be reached”, and on my Inspire 4G I get audio but a blank white screen. The only device I’ve been able to successfully get it to work is my Viewsonic gTablet running Cyanogenmod 7.0.3.

This was what was about to push me over the edge to update my Original Droid but then this comes out days later and there you have it, Netflix on my completely stock Droid!
This thing is the little engine that could.

BAMFROCKS

I get sound but no pic. Thunderbolt bamf gingerbread.

Maurice97322

it works on the nexus s 4g !!!

JayBird

The file on link2 works on my original Droid running Liquid Gingerbread.
On my Xoom it says can’t connect to server .. will try again when I have WiFi access for that ..

How about the nerds stop campairing penis sizes and just talk about why netflix is only working on some phones as this was the point of he artical.

D790

Works on my og Droid but not on xoom any body have any luck on the xoom if so please help

Evan

Still does not work on the Droid X running .588 GB non rooted. Has anyone else had this problem?

Evan

Tried both links too

Stuart

yep, no luck

Anonymous

I have my droid x running .558 gb as well and it worked for me.

EVOIXMR

Link 1 works on my stock OG Droid. thx
Took a few tries to get it to DL, but finally got it.
Works amazingly well.

JAYBallR

Works on Droid X on 2.2. Running rubix focused rom with big dx theme.

Andy Stetson

Works on my R2Droid2 running Liberty 2.01. Crashed on first load (asked for correct date/time), reopened the app and worked great!

Andy Stetson

Works on my R2Droid2 running Liberty 2.01. Crashed on first load (asked for correct date/time), reopened the app and worked great!

NowWhat

none of us will be able to use this app to its full potential now that big red is limiting data

Charliann

Couldn’t connect to data stream on Motorola Xoom tablet Wi-Fi, even though it ignored the type of device on Netflix. And I just started up my subscription again…. drat!

daniel

Same here

motoisreallypissinmeoffl8ly

they are not limiting data yet for phones they always limited tethering data i believe but even when they switch to tiered you will be grandfathered into 29.99 unlimited as long as you keep renewing your contract and dont try and go to att or something and come back as a new customer cuz then you will be stuck with tiered options

Just go to droid life on your phones browser hit the first link. After its done downloading hit install and then you’ll be able to open it.

Devon

doesnt work on my droid incredible 2. any help?

Roberto Taylor

Works great on my Nook Color running CM7!!! 😀

djembeman

Download link 1 installed on my wife’s stock unrooted LG Ally, but all of the videos play in black and white. It’s pretty great that it contacted the Netflix servers and could actually stream, but I think the phone just couldn’t handle it. This may be good news for other Froyo 2.2 devices that have more power.

Link 2 gets you up to your que but connection error right after you select a movie. Charge here.

Ruizfam07

Get errors when I attempt to play Netflix movie on my Acer iconia tab a500

Jfrisbie15

The first one is working on my original Droid but it is in fast foward or something like that it sounds like the chipmunks are the voices for every movie. I tried the the second one and it doesn’t work in the streaming part. Anyone else having trouble.

Masterchiefb117

I recommend flashing gingerbread. Youll be able to use netflix app from market place natively, without the modded apk here. Works on all Gingerbread OG droids. Hope this helps.

Hellsquid

not working

Masterchiefb117

What are you using it on?

blacknight123

anyone notice on the OG droid that the download 1 version of the app makes the video play in fast forward?

Masterchiefb117

Yeah i tried it on mine and get the same effect. I told a couple of ppl to flash gingerbread on OG Droid and there able to get them to work with market netflix apk. Try it yourself.

Skyskioc

Works perfect on my Droid X rooted running Liberty 2.0.1 using Download 1. Thanks to all at XDA.

Doesn’t work on Tegra 2 processors. I can log in and go thru the movies and my Queue but when I tap on play I get this Error (Sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. If the problem persists please visit netflix.com. (1005)). It works fine on my DX1. I have the Atrix & XOOM. Has anyone tried it on any of these devices?

**UPDATE**
So on my OG Droid, runs on Gingerbread with stock app. My Droid X runs on disabled device check as well as the mod apk file on Froyo. My other Droid X runs stock apk from market place on Gingerbread. Have not ran into problems…. yet…. but will post as I go along. Oh and keep in mind, if you have a netflix app installed already, uninstall it first, then reinstall. Will get rid of not completing installation.

Masterchiefb117

Oh and the OG Droid as well as Droid X both running Gingerbread are rooted..”Duh of course it is” but ppl always ask so taking away the middle man question 🙂

FrederickBecker

I have two friends running it on their stock DROIDX phones…I had them try it even though I thought it would only work on rooted and/or ROMMED phones.
Yes, kudos to XDA!

Anonymous

Wow! This new version of Netflix(first link) actually works on my rooted Droid X perfectly and extremely clear, too!

Seriously, XDA are really some of the best Android devs around. They’re awesome!

Thanks, Tim, Kellex, XDA, Droid-Life, everywhere! This is awesome!

Full Netflix on my Droid X at last!

amenemhat1

Sweet! Running Netflix on 2 of my og Moto Droids. Equipped with CM7.0.3, SetCPU to 800MHz and is running like a champ! THANK YOU!!!!!!

New_Guy

Isn’t it funny how the OG still seems to be keeping pace with the so called “super phones”of the world? Can anyone argue that this is the greatest android phone ever invented :)!

Anonymous

I do not have mine anymore, (using a Droid X) but it is still a good phone.

It is still keeping up with these (next-gen) phones.

Funny how the Droid Charge and HTC Thunderbolts bring this “amazing” 4G, (which still isn’t true 4G) yet they can’t manage to play Netflix, unlike the phone that started it all.

TC

LOL I have to say that I am loving my OG Droid, running Ultimate Droid 3.3.1 rom which is a GB build 2.3.3. Using LauncherPro and all sorts of goodies suggested by DroidLife articles. And now Netflix working great streaming movies to my phone as well…I just laugh at my girlfriends i*hone as I do so many different things with my Droid that she can’t. For me nothing yet beats the OG, and even when the Bionic comes out, I will have to think hard about ponying up the dough for a supposedly better phone until I see that someone has completely rooted one and it can be fully customizable.
Long live the OG Droid!!

something i find funny is that it took a big and major company months to release a netflix app on android and after months of waiting its only available on 5 out of 100+ android devices. it took a group of people from a website (XDA) like a week or 2 to make the same app available on more devices. maybe netflix should just take the apk from the XDA website and improve it since its already working on more devices

They don’t want it working on more devices because it doesn’t protect their DRM

Chris

you have a link that shows that netflix actually said that? because thats a really bad excuse especially since thunderbolt and droidx 2 aren’t supported and they are 2 of the best verizon phones to use netflix on for many reasons

What I’m saying is, the reason it’s taking them so long is some kind of trouble with getting the DRM to work properly on other devices…I think the issue is any device with a skin on it, basically. And no, I don’t have a link because I don’t have the patience right now to dig through a week’s worth of RSS feed (400-500 articles) and find it.

So yes, the folks over at XDA got it working (and I am appreciative, as always, of their work) but Netflix isn’t going to consider it a success or give them credit, because the midset of hacking an app to work on officially non-supported devices doesn’t mesh well with the mindset of DRM.

Chris

o yea i know about that.i personally think its stupid and as a paying netflix subscriber im glad someone hacked their app to make it available on more devices. if netflix cant give me what i want so i can use what im paying for then i want someone else with experience to do it for them.now if XDA can get it working on thunderbolt i’ll b happy.

app runs on Transformer, but every time I click to play something, I get “can’t connect to netflix service.

Mattyb1085

Works great on non rooted moto atrix. only issue is a small green bar on the bottom of the screen during streaming. i used sideload wonder machine. super easy.

MikeD

Same green bar on my rooted atrix. Seems to move some of the red in the image up about the same hight as the bar too. But a semi-translucent bar and a slight discoloration aren’t show stoppers.

Adilshahabaaz

Hey I’m using galaxy ace… The app opens up correctly but then displays an error message as ‘ please make sure that your devices time & date settings are updated to the current date.’
But the settings are already upto date. What else shall I do?

First one crashes on login and second one gives me an error message saying cant reach service on my Droid charge. Maybe the app isnt built for 4G yet?

Cee_em_jay

Ditto.

Chris

neither works on stock thunderbolt. i dont get how the mobile cell phone with the biggest screen and the fastest processor and a kickstand still doesn’t have netflix support when phones like the incredible 1 have had official netflix support for over a week. maybe netflix needs new management that actually knows what they are doing.

true. good point. i guess i wasnt specific enough on the type of phone i prefer. droidx 2 is 3g only with motoblur. 2 reasons why i dont care about the droidx 2. yes its bigger and faster since its newer but i meant the thunderbolt has the biggest screen and fasest cpu for a 4g phone with HTC sense. unless theres a bigger and faster phone that i forgot about?

Anonymous

It’s the phone with the biggest screen and the fastest processor that’s called the HTC Thunderbolt™

New_Guy

There is a reason why it’s called the “Thunderbolt”! Since the DX2 is a 3g phone, a dual core processor means very little when it comes to streaming movies over the internet compared to the aforementioned monster. Especially when the T-Bolt can record 15 – 20 Mbps download speeds. I concur with the original comment…

Anonymous

im pretty sure cpu does account for some of this speed
it does on computers so i dont see why it wouldnt on a phone

There Are no real 4G phones thru any service! Not Verizon Sprint or AT&T None of them are true 4G

Cmtermin8or

4g means 4th generation a.k.a. new. Lte on ATT and Verizon is 3g speeded up. Like the spped boost of the old 56k modems with earthlink. There will be a definitive cap. Sprint uses wimax. It is new true 4g being microwave techknowledgy. It is hella expensive but wimax + can bring speeds twice as fast as cable internet. That is why comcast put its foot in with clearwire. And yes, we are talking 160mbps download. I think that is 4 or even 5g. 🙂

Dj7486

This isn’t correct at all… wimax is inferior to LTE and lte is true 4g. Att doesn’t have it yet Verizon does. Att uses hspa+ and eventually lte. Hspa + is just boosted 3g. Do your proper research first. Lte is 700 MHz and a whole new spectrum capable twice as fast as wimax

Johnkepau

i think its the EVO

Anonymous

however you can’t argue that its a high end device

Anonymous

however you can’t argue that its a high end device

Chris

Then what Verizon phone does have the biggest screen and fastest cpu?

Anonymous

The Droid 2 Global also has a faster processor than the thunderbolt.

Anonymous

Chillax … I think we can at least all agree that at the moment Carriers and Hardware manufacturers need to get their heads out of their asses. The simple fact remains that the largest screen and fastest cpu and most RAM is not the same phone as the one with the fastest network capabilities. That’s a Fail sandwich no matter how you cut it. You can break it down to 3g vs 4g ( which not everyone has or utilizes) or proprietary gui battles (AOSP still destroys) but either way it will still be a while before any one phone truly has it all.

Anonymous

Hmm…

It doesn’t have the biggest screen, like others said.
Many phones have 4.3 inches, and I believe some will have 4.7, which is just too big.

It also doesn’t have the fastest processor.

Chris

then what verizon phone has a bigger screen and faster cpu

New_Guy

The only thing that matters when discussing streaming movies over the internet and comparing phones is the network speeds. And the T-Bolt would destroy anything out there with its 4g LTE goodness dripping from every orifice. The fact is with the T-Bolt, Netflix movies would never buffer and could play in relatively high-def. Not to mention the T-Bolt also has DLNA support that could “Tony Stark” the image over to the big screen!

I’m another one with a Stock TB. We bought 4 phones at the same time in my family. I’m not understanding how the HTC Droid Incredible was an initial Netflix release and it’s Big Brother Thunderbolt can’t even get out of the box working correctly.

Same on both versions. I am keeping both APK’s saved in case something changes, but right now I can only look around and update queue. I even tried skipping to another part of the show and I still get the black screen. The time bar isn’t moving either.